Cell organelle employment advertisements

AUTHOR(S)

Hammack, Rebekah

PUB. DATE

November 2008

SOURCE

Science Scope;Nov2008, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p60

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article presents a science activity related to cell organelles. Specifically, the science teacher asks students to create an employment advertisement for a cell organelle and give an oral presentation on the subject. Then, their ability to creatively describe the function of a cell organelle was examined. The author explains that the activity could help students develop communication skills.

ACCESSION #

35234818

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